Samuel vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Samuel Rank #17

Jackson Rank #35

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Samuel or Jackson more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Jackson mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Samuel and Jackson boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.